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Forum: Main
04-24-2024, 02:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,798
Posted By Mkotch

Bonnie Hunter has good instructions for this: ...

Bonnie Hunter has good instructions for this: https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/square-in-square-tutorial.html
and a cutting chart: ...
Forum: Main
04-21-2024, 01:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By Mkotch

My Elna Excellence 720 has been in the shop for a...

My Elna Excellence 720 has been in the shop for a month. I miss it, but anticipating a long wait, I bought a Brother from Walmart. It's working OK. Piecing is smooth, but the walking foot is noisy...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-19-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,068
Posted By Mkotch

I'd like to find one that is comfortable with...

I'd like to find one that is comfortable with straps that don't slip. Will keep an eye on this thread!
Forum: Main
04-17-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,465
Posted By Mkotch

I need to see things in color rather than using...

I need to see things in color rather than using graph paper. I would decide on a generic size block, say 12" or 16" finished. Then I would group blocks together, perhaps by color or design, and set...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-16-2024, 02:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 27,530
Posted By Mkotch

Or try wrapping a scrap of batting around the end...

Or try wrapping a scrap of batting around the end of the yard stick or broom handle for a duster.
Forum: Main
04-16-2024, 02:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,725
Posted By Mkotch

I think a walking foot is essential. About 25...

I think a walking foot is essential. About 25 years ago, I did put bindings on with a regular presser foot and even quilted a small wallhanging. But when i got a generic walking foot, I could...
Forum: Recipes
04-14-2024, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By Mkotch

I marinate almost everything with Italian salad...

I marinate almost everything with Italian salad dressing - quick, easy, flavorful!
Forum: Main
04-13-2024, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,471
Posted By Mkotch

I made 8 quilted and bound placemats for a...

I made 8 quilted and bound placemats for a friend. That took me 20 hours, and I charged her $10 an hour. That seems low, but because she is a friend, I didn't charge her what I'm worth. I wouldn't...
Forum: Main
04-13-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By Mkotch

I guess I'm a lead footed quilter - I keep my...

I guess I'm a lead footed quilter - I keep my machine speed set on high and just adjust the pressure if I need to.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-09-2024, 02:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,703
Posted By Mkotch

We had a very nice neighborhood gathering on our...

We had a very nice neighborhood gathering on our neighbors' front yard. Each brought a lawn chair and we had glasses for everyone who had brought goodies to share (indoors at my house). It felt...
Forum: Main
04-09-2024, 02:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,626
Posted By Mkotch

I recently made the top for this disappearing...

I recently made the top for this disappearing nine patch baby quilt in a couple of hours using two charm packs and a couple of additional fabrics. I used flannel for a cozy back and quilted it simply...
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,286
Posted By Mkotch

I am a retired innkeeper and have a large but...

I am a retired innkeeper and have a large but diminishing stash of old towels and bathmats. I use orphan quilt blocks to make new bathmats with the old towels as the backs. I usually use my walking...
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 01:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,394
Posted By Mkotch

FMQ just got too stressful for me, and I have...

FMQ just got too stressful for me, and I have trouble adjusting the tension on my machine. Now I do only walking foot quilting and send anything that needs a curvier look out to be long arm quilted....
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 01:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 896
Posted By Mkotch

I think a walking foot is essential for quilting...

I think a walking foot is essential for quilting anything, from mug rugs to large quilts to bindings. I even use it to work with slippery fabrics like linen. Look for a generic one at the height...
Forum: Main
03-29-2024, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By Mkotch

I think if she let a couple of local quilt shops...

I think if she let a couple of local quilt shops know she has two to sell, they would be able to spread the word. She'd sell her machines in no time. There's a yarn shop near Gilford - they might...
Forum: Main
03-19-2024, 02:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,803
Posted By Mkotch

I thoroughly agree!

I thoroughly agree!
Forum: Main
03-14-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,669
Posted By Mkotch

I found that when I set the line right on top of...

I found that when I set the line right on top of the edge, my blocks were a shade too small, so now I try to see a thread or two of fabric to the left of the line before cutting. I think it's really...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-13-2024, 04:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,703
Posted By Mkotch

We are planning an eclipse watching party in our...

We are planning an eclipse watching party in our neighborhood here in northern Vermont. I am planning round foods - moon pies and other treats. I have a bunch of glasses for people to wear, and we...
Forum: Pictures
03-12-2024, 02:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,697
Posted By Mkotch

Great idea - I like the back even better than the...

Great idea - I like the back even better than the front!
Forum: Pictures
03-08-2024, 03:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,309
Posted By Mkotch

Wow! Stunning!

Wow! Stunning!
Forum: Links and Resources
03-07-2024, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By Mkotch

This was a great documentary - very inspirational!

This was a great documentary - very inspirational!
Forum: Main
03-07-2024, 03:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Mkotch

This shouldn't be a problem. The way I attach a...

This shouldn't be a problem. The way I attach a facing is basically the same as binding. I simply roll the whole thing over to the back after attaching it to the front, and then I hand stitch it...
Forum: Main
03-05-2024, 03:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,137
Posted By Mkotch

Kalama, how is this machine for free motion...

Kalama, how is this machine for free motion quilting?
Forum: Main
03-04-2024, 03:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,823
Posted By Mkotch

Thank you so much for posting this! These quilts...

Thank you so much for posting this! These quilts are simply amazing!
Forum: Recipes
02-26-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By Mkotch

I miss the Stoned Wheat Thins in a blue and red...

I miss the Stoned Wheat Thins in a blue and red box made in Canada. Apparently, the company went out of business during the pandemic. I haven't found a good substitute yet.
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